BS 9997 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
MITIGATE RISK, PROTECT LIVES AND SAFEGUARD YOUR REPUTATION For those in charge of buildings, fire safety is critical. With recent changes in legislation and more stringent rules set to be enforced in coming years, the serious consideration of fire safety is not just a moral obligation or a box-ticking exercise, it is law – and those who breach the legislation, will be prosecuted.
WHAT IS BS 9997: 2019 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM IMPLEMENTING BS 9997
BS 9997: 2019 Requirements for Fire Risk Management Systems (FRMS) has been developed on the perception that fire legislation is the instrument to prosecute but it is the inadequacy of fire safety management that leads to the failure to comply.
BS 9997 was devised for organizations with a lot of infrastructure to maintain. It can be applied to those that operate on multiple sites, separate management divisions within an organization, or individual premises within a single entity. It is of particular interest to those responsible for specifying or maintaining properties where there is a higher risk to life or financial loss.
Up until now, there has been no definitive guidance that outlines minimum standards or framework for effective management of fire risk available for organizations to form their system around.
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Care/Nursing homes
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Contractors
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Educational establishments with accommodation
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Facilities management organizations
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Hotels
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Housing associations
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Insurers
THE BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING BS 9997
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Landlords
Using the internationally recognized systems of the ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ cycle and Annex SL which will be familiar to those already versed in management system standards.
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Local authorities
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NHS Trusts
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Universities
Using the internationally recognized systems of the ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ cycle and Annex SL which will be familiar to those already versed in management system standards, BS 9997 requirements organizations of any size or complexity can incorporate into their existing way of working and with certification, prove their commitment and capability to manage all fire risks under their responsibility.
BS 9997 is designed to work with organizations of any size or complexity, alongside existing management systems or processes and with certification, prove their commitment and capability to manage all fire risks under their responsibility.
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UKCA/UKNI/CE* marking
In addition, Warringtonfire’s global team of engaged experts offer a comprehensive range of fire resistance, reaction to fire testing, non-fire testing and fire safety engineering services. Starting the Process Whether you require more information on how to begin the process of incorporating the requirements into your systems or you are ready to push ahead with certification, we have a team of experts on hand to listen and advise on your needs. *UKNI/CE marking is provided by Element Materials Technology Rotterdam B.V.
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